Philadelphia, PA -- (Sports Network) - EAST DIVISION:

EAST CAROLINA - The Pirates were off this past week, but they are set to return to action this weekend versus Virginia in a non-league bout. After opening the season with three straight wins, including two over Top 25 opponents, ECU has fallen in each of its past two outings. In their most recent showing, the Pirates suffered a 41-24 loss to Houston on September 27th.

MARSHALL - The Thundering Herd suffered its second straight defeat this past week, dropping a 33-10 decision to Cincinnati on October 3rd. Marshall turned the ball over three times and managed just 268 total yards, as it dipped to an even 3-3 overall. Quarterback Mark Cann struggled in the setback, completing only 17-of-36 pass attempts for 178 yards, with one touchdown against three interceptions. Cody Slate was his main target with seven catches for 96 yards and a score, while Darius Passmore also hauled in seven passes for 47 yards. Marshall is off this coming week before traveling to UAB for a conference showdown on October 18th.

MEMPHIS - Vinny Zaccario nailed a 25-yard field goal with two seconds remaining, lifting the Tigers to a thrilling 33-30 victory over UAB in league action this past week. It was the first road victory of the season for Memphis, which has won its last three games following an 0-3 start to the year. Arkelon Hall led the charge in the win, as he completed 18-of-28 tosses for 209 yards and four touchdowns. Carlos Singleton had a big game with five catches for 123 yards and a score, while Earnest Williams logged four receptions for 66 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Curtis Steele even got into the mix, as he cracked the century mark for the third time in a row, rushing for 101 yards on 14 carries. Memphis will step out of the league this week to tangle with Louisville on October 10th.

SOUTHERN MISS - For the first time in the 13-year history of C-USA, the Eagles are 0-2 following a 40-37 double-overtime loss to UTEP this past weekend. USM tied the game on a last second field goal by Britt Barefoot, but was unable to stop UTEP in overtime. After the teams traded touchdowns in the first extra-session, the Eagles only managed a field goal in the second overtime, while UTEP received a touchdown pass for the win. Damion Fletcher guided USM in defeat with a career-high 260 yards and a touchdown on 34 carries. Austin Davis hit on 21-of-37 pass attempts for 264 yards and two touchdowns, while DeAndre Brown had eight receptions for 110 yards and a score. The Eagles will take a break from league play by hosting nationally-ranked Boise State this weekend.

UAB - The Blazers dropped a tough one this past week, as a 25-yard field goal by Vinny Zaccario with two seconds left gave Memphis a 33-30 win over UAB on October 2nd. Quarterback Joe Webb gave UAB the lead on a 10-yard touchdown run with just over four minutes to play, but the Blazers were unable to hold off the Tigers. Webb, though, was outstanding for the Blazers in the loss, accounting for four touchdowns, including three on the ground. He finished with 93 rushing yards on 18 attempts and 235 passing yards on 14-of-25 tosses. As a team, UAB rolled up 455 total yards, but that still wasn't enough to prevent it from falling to 1-4 overall. The Blazers have a quick turnaround this week, as they tussle with Houston on October 9th.

UCF - Freshman Ronnie Weaver toted 25 times for a career-high 123 yards and a touchdown, as the Knights downed SMU, 31-17, in conference play this past weekend. Michael Greco, after not taking a snap in the first half, completed 4-of-8tosses for 94 yards and two scores in the second half of the triumph. The defense even stepped up by forcing four turnovers, as the Knights snapped a three-game slide and won their first conference game of the year. UCF will step away from C-USA play this coming weekend to take on Miami-Florida of the ACC.

WEST DIVISION:

HOUSTON - Following a 41-24 upset of then nationally-ranked East Carolina on September 27th, the Cougars had the week off to focus on their upcoming bout against UAB on October 9th. Houston sits at just 2-3 on the season, but it won its only league contest thus far.

RICE - The Owls suffered their first loss in three league games this past weekend, as they simply could not slow down Tulsa in a 63-28 setback. Rice gave up 577 total yards, including 386 on the ground, in falling to an even 3-3 overall. James Casey caught nine balls for 120 yards and a score for the Owls and he also had a passing and rushing touchdown. Chase Clement threw for 321 yards and a pair of scores, while Jarett Dillard had seven receptions for 142 yards and a touchdown. Rice will have the week off before returning to action against Southern Miss on October 18th.

SMU - The Mustangs turned the ball over four times and managed just 25 rushing in a 31-17 setback to UCF over the weekend. Quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 351 yards and a touchdown on 29-of-45 pass attempts for the Ponies, but he was intercepted three times. Aldrick Robinson was clearly his favorite target, pulling down 10 balls for 210 yards and a touchdown. Emmanuel Sanders added six receptions for 51 yards, as SMU suffered its fourth loss in a row. The Mustangs will return home next weekend and try to improve on their 1-5 record in a bout with Tulsa.

TEXAS-EL PASO - Trevor Vittatoe passed for four touchdowns, including the game-winner in double-overtime, as the Miners defeated Southern Miss 40-37 in league play. Vittatoe completed 25-of-43 pass attempts for 266 yards and he threw a pair of touchdowns in the overtimes. Kris Adams had a pair of touchdown catches, including the game-decider in the second overtime. Donald Buckram ran for 59 yards and a score on 12 carries for UTEP, which is now 2-0 in conference play for the third straight year. The Miners will take to the field this weekend, as they host Tulane in another conference battle.

TULANE - The Green Wave racked up 486 yards of total offense, but it wasn't enough to compensate for four turnovers in a 44-13 loss to Army this past weekend. Two of the miscues were returned for touchdowns by Army's defense, as Tulane saw its brief two-game win streak come to an abrupt end. Andre' Anderson led the Green Wave in defeat by rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown and catching six passes for 59 yards. Kevin Moore threw for 273 yards and a touchdown on 22-of-35 tosses, but he was also picked off twice. With a 2-3 overall mark, Tulane will square off against Texas-El Paso this weekend in league action.

TULSA - The Hurricane remained perfect on the season, as David Johnson threw for 177 yards and four touchdowns in a 63-28 drubbing of Rice this past weekend. Johnson hit on 13-of-25 pass attempts with one interception for Tulsa, which moved to 5-0 behind 577 total yards of offense. Brennan Marion hauled in four balls for 76 yards and a touchdown, while Damaris Johnson had the same amount of catches for 59 yards and a score of his own. Tarrion Adams guided the ground attack with 112 yards on 23 carries and Charles Opeseyitan even got involved with 94 yards and a touchdown on 10 totes. Tulsa will hit he road this weekend to challenge SMU in a conference battle.